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Real-Life Contexts in Learning Games: Towards a New Typology
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Moseley, Alex – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2018
The use of real contexts in learning has been of central interest to educational developments such as experiential learning, case studies, work placements and simulations. They centre around the benefits of putting students in realistic situations, using real tools to solve real/realistic problems. A growing number of learning games are making use…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Context Effect, Relevance (Education), Teaching Methods
MACBETH: Development of a Training Game for the Mitigation of Cognitive Bias
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Dunbar, Norah E.; Wilson, Scott N.; Adame, Bradley J.; Elizondo, Javier; Jensen, Matthew L.; Miller, Claude H.; Kauffman, Abigail Allums; Seltsam, Toby; Bessarabova, Elena; Vincent, Cindy; Straub, Sara K.; Ralston, Ryan; Dulawan, Christopher L.; Ramirez, Dennis; Squire, Kurt; Valacich, Joseph S.; Burgoon, Judee K. – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2013
This paper describes the process of rapid iterative prototyping used by a research team developing a training video game for the Sirius program funded by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA). Described are three stages of development, including a paper prototype, and builds for alpha and beta testing. Game development is…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Instructional Design, Cognitive Processes, Bias
The "Learning Games Design Model": Immersion, Collaboration, and Outcomes-Driven Development
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Chamberlin, Barbara; Trespalacios, Jesús; Gallagher, Rachel – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2012
Instructional designers in the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University have developed a specific approach for the creation of educational games, one that has been used successfully in over 20 instructional design projects and is extensible to other developers. Using this approach, game developers and content experts (a) work…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Video Games, Instructional Design, Models
The Magic Bullet: A Tool for Assessing and Evaluating Learning Potential in Games
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Becker, Katrin – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2011
This paper outlines a simple and effective model that can be used to evaluate and design educational digital games. It also facilitates the formulation of strategies for using existing games in learning contexts. The model categorizes game goals and learning objectives into one or more of four possible categories. An overview of the model is…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Video Games, Instructional Design, Formative Evaluation